Christian Kirk will miss a second straight Texans game with a hamstring, leaving Nico Collins, Xavier Hutchinson and Justin Watson to pace Monday night’s attack against Tampa Bay. Braxton Berrios is out too, and rookies Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel could see extra targets as Tank Dell’s 2025 absence looms large.

Weeks 3 vs Jacksonville could finally bring Kirk back, a reunion with his former team that would reshape Houston’s target share and lift the value of the top three receivers and the rookies stepping in now.

Week 2 NFL fantasy intel arrives at the buzzer from five analysts: Williams’ accuracy quirks, five sleeper starts under 50% rostered, and bold surprises plus a key matchup to watch. McCarthy vs Bates III headlines the week, while Conner looms for a big floor. A confident best bet lands Tampa Bay +2.5 at Houston, with Bills’ high-scoring ceiling looming as a fantasy and betting edge.

Five sleepers rise: Cedric Tillman, Juwan Johnson, Trevor Lawrence, Michael Penix Jr., and Kareem Hunt offer path-to-value in flexible lineups. Surprises include a Bears trick play and a potential 40+ Bills score. The slate hinges on accuracy, run schemes, and opportunistic defenses shaping wide-ranging fantasy outcomes and bets.